CANBERRA, ACT, March 6 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release:
A Western Sydney man has been jailed for26yearsby the Downing Centre District Court today (6March,2026)after pleading guilty to 17 child abuse offences, including having sexual intercourse withminors.
The man,28,will serveanon-parole period of19 years and six months.
An AFP investigation began after theAustralian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation (ACCCE) receivedtwo separate reportsregardinganonline usersolicitingchild abuse materialanddiscussingthe sexual abuse of child victims.
AFP inquirieslinked the man to both reports.
A search warrant was executedin Cambridge Parkon 9November,2023, with investigatorsfinding child abuse material on electronic devices.
Furtherpolice inquiries found the man had sexually assaultedand abusedtwominorsonnumerousoccasions.
The man pleaded guilty to the following chargeson2May,2025:
* 10counts ofsexual intercourse with a child under 10 years of age, contrary to section 66A(1)Crimes Act 1900(NSW);* One count ofpossessingor controlling child abuse materialobtained or accessed using a carriage service, contrary to section474.22A of theCriminal Code(Cth);* One count of using a carriage service tosolicitchild abuse material, contrary to section474.22(1)(a)(iv) of theCriminal Code(Cth);* One count of using acarriage service totransmit, make available, publish,distributeor promotechild abuse material, contrary to section474.22(1)a)(iii) of theCriminal Code(Cth);* Twocountsof aggravated useof achild under 10 to producechildabusematerial, contrary to section91G(3)Crimes Act 1900(NSW);and* Two counts of intentionally sexually touching achild under 10 years, contrary to section 66DA(a)Crimes Act 1900(NSW).
AFP Detective Superintendent Luke Needham saidchild protection investigators worked tirelessly toidentifyand prosecute those who preyed on children, whether the offending was online or physical.
"Child protection investigations are confronting and distressing, but theAFP will not waiver in its commitment tofind andprosecutechildabusers," Det-Supt Needhamsaid.
"The abhorrent crimes of this nature have no boundaries, and our investigations donot end when the cuffs are put on.
"Children aresome of our community's most vulnerableand if you offend against them,it is only a matter of time before police come knocking on your door."
TheAFP and its partners are committed to stopping child exploitation and abuse and theAustralian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation (ACCCE)is driving a collaborative national approach to combatting child abuse.
The ACCCE brings together specialistexpertiseand skills in a central hub, supporting investigations into online child sexual exploitation and developing prevention strategies focused on creating a safer online environment.
Members of the public who have information about people involved in child abuse are urged to contact theACCCE. If you know abuse is happening right now or a child is at risk, call policeimmediatelyon 000.
If you or someone you know isimpactedby child sexual abuse and online exploitation,support servicesare available.
Advice and support for parents and carers about how they can help protect children online can be found at theThinkUKnowwebsite, an AFP-led education program designed to prevent online child sexual exploitation.
For more information on the role of the ACCCE, what is online child sexual exploitation and how to report it visit theACCCEwebsite.
Media are reminded of their obligations under section 15YR of the Crimes Act 1914 (Cth).
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